IRA F SIMMONS MIDDLE SCHOOL

Ira F Simmons Middle School is a public middle school that is part of the Hoover City school district, located in Hoover, AL with about 828 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 54 teachers, Ira F Simmons Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Ira F. Simmons Middle School, located in Hoover, Alabama, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Hoover City Schools district. Situated on Patton Chapel Road, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive middle school experience that bridges the gap between elementary and high school. The curriculum is designed to foster academic growth while encouraging students to develop critical thinking skills, independence, and a sense of responsibility as they navigate their early adolescent years.

Beyond its academic offerings, Simmons Middle School emphasizes the importance of community and student involvement. The school typically provides a wide array of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and various student clubs, which allow students to explore their interests and build social connections. By maintaining a supportive environment and prioritizing strong faculty-student relationships, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school and beyond, upholding the high standards associated with the Hoover school system.

For more information, contact Ira F Simmons Middle School at (205) 439-2100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1575 Patton Chapel Road
Hoover, AL 35226-2257
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IRA F SIMMONS MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Hoover, AL with about 828 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Alabama

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Hoover City
Total Students:
828
Teachers:
54.5
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 828 students

White
61.4%
Black or African American
19.7%
Hispanic/Latino
11.5%
Two or more races
4.0%
Asian
3.5%

Female
46.5%
Male
53.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.